Official 2011-2012 NFL Football Thread

[DK77]

The joke around here is the Steelers have a bye next weekend.

[TonyM]

Packers 2nd string (for the most part) took out the starting Lions team today, and our backup QB put up 480 yards. A good start to the new year.

Our defense didn't show up, no argument there.

But I will say, I don't care who you root for the officiating of that game was beyond garbage. If the situation were reversed and the Packers were the ones getting screwed I'd maintain the same view (might feel a little better about it, though ). The refs really ruined the integrity of that football game, I think Schwartz had every right to be upset. Granted, we still blew another chance to win the game, but if that Titus Young TD was accurately called, it would've been 48-45 Lions.

Oh well, playoffs baby!

I like the Lions chances against NO. They only got us by 14 points when our defense was depleted, Stafford's finger was still busted, and our only real run option (Smith) was out. As of late, Stafford has been on par with Brees. NO has no defense (although if ours plays like they did Sunday all bets are off). I think we could see a thriller in NO this weekend.

[j2k4]

I think you may be right, Tony.

[CoreyB]

Brady gets his fourth ring.

[j2k4]

Brady gets his fourth ring.

Doubtful.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

I called it after superbowl last year, Pack repeats, and I'm stikcing with that call. That group is just too damn good, this year. I'm hoping the Steelers make it to the superbowl to face the Pack....just to piss everybody off.

Jeremy

[onebadmollafolla]

Our defense didn't show up, no argument there.

But I will say, I don't care who you root for the officiating of that game was beyond garbage. If the situation were reversed and the Packers were the ones getting screwed I'd maintain the same view (might feel a little better about it, though ). The refs really ruined the integrity of that football game, I think Schwartz had every right to be upset. Granted, we still blew another chance to win the game, but if that Titus Young TD was accurately called, it would've been 48-45 Lions.

Oh well, playoffs baby!

I like the Lions chances against NO. They only got us by 14 points when our defense was depleted, Stafford's finger was still busted, and our only real run option (Smith) was out. As of late, Stafford has been on par with Brees. NO has no defense (although if ours plays like they did Sunday all bets are off). I think we could see a thriller in NO this weekend.

It was poorly officiated, no doubt.

[IPD]

I called it after superbowl last year, Pack repeats, and I'm stikcing with that call. That group is just too damn good, this year. I'm hoping the Steelers make it to the superbowl to face the Pack....just to piss everybody off.

Jeremy

frankly, as long as neither the steelers or the pats win...i'll be happy.

[stealthee]

Ryan Clarke is a brusier and it sucks that he has the rare blood disorder affected by the high altitude. While I'd love to see him playing Sunday I completely understand Tomlin's position. Mundy, while not as versatile as Clarke, is a solid fill-in.

Oh and

[onebadmollafolla]

Oh and

Facing any team of a better than average caliber is troublesome for Denver. Steelers are back on a downward spiral from the last few weeks. I don't think they are going to be the team they were last year in the playoffs. We'll see.